As I was talking to someone today, I was reminded that we were at Children's Hospital, this time last year. I can remember feeling sad, but not because we were their, but because of all the nurses and doctors that were there. They took just as good care of us as they would any other day of the week, even while knowing their families were gathering for dinner, friends for lunch, etc.. and yet, it never seemed to bother them. We will say a prayer for all the medical personnel working in the hospitals during the holidays and for all the families that are there too.
I am so thankful for our family, friends and supporters. We have some amazing, caring, supportive, understanding, compassionate, warm and loving people surrounding us on our journey. To them, THANK YOU, you will always be very important to us. We tell Jax often that he has a Team of Champions in is corner, he gives us that wonderful, big smile.
To say I am thankful for the following people is an understatement, I'm beyond grateful for them. We have been blessed with some fabulous teachers, therapists, paras, doctors, surgeons and nurses. All of those professions are a calling and I am SO glad you all heard the ring and answered! You are and will always be a part of our family, forever! As a parent, it is challenging to put your trust into somebody else's hands. But, had we not listened to them, trusted them, prayed for and with them, we would not be as blessed as we are today. Thank you to those special people!!!
We are thankful to be home this year, to celebrate the holiday with our family and friends! Please don't take for granted the smile on your children's faces, the sound of their voice, their laugh, the silly things they do, their hugs and most of all who they are. We are not all the same (thank goodness), we are all different, appreciate the good in others and let the other stuff fall to the waste side.
A quick video below of what Jackson is thankful for: Basketball hoops! He sure does follow in his brother's footsteps, who by the way, made the 7th grade basketball team and was nominated captain! So proud of you, Brendan. We will celebrate his 13th birthday this week! Happy Birthday wonderful boy!
Jax has just started getting some of his balance back, THANK GOD! He has worked very hard. Lately, he has wanted to start standing up from the floor with no assistance, so everyday, without prompting, he goes to the living room and practices. He did this for many weeks and now mission accomplished! The old saying always rings true, "Hard work pays off." I will post video soon.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!!
